Pavel Khodorkovsky: The president of the Institute of Modern Russia discusses the human-rights and political situation in Russia and the importance of supporting civil society there. [6 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 595 Market St., S.F.]

Make jewelry: The session led by the Museum of Craft and Design shows how to make looped necklaces with ribbon and washers or braided bracelets with twine and washers. [3 to 5:30 p.m., Richmond Branch, 351 Ninth Ave., S.F.]

Collecting art: The Asian Art Museum hosts "Collection Obsessions," a night exploring the passion of collecting. Short presentations and a preview of the documentary "Herb & Dorothy 50x50" are on the bill. [5 to 9 p.m., 200 Larkin St., S.F.]

Documentary screening: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts presents "Band of Sisters," director Mary Fishman's recent movie about Catholic nuns and their work for social justice after the Vatican II reforms of the 1960s. Fishman will appear in Q&A sessions after each screening. [6 and 8 p.m., YBCA Screening Room, 701 Mission St., S.F.]